Paolo Orsini

Paolo Orsini (died 1502) was a general of the Papal States who was one of the conspirators to assassinate Cesare Borgia.

Biography
Paolo Orsini was a member of the House of Orsini, rivals of the House of Borgia that ruled the Papal States, but he was invited to serve under Captain-General Cesare Borgia. He decided to prove himself and accepted, although at the same time he plotted Borgia's assassination. In 1502, the conspiracy of Paolo, Francesco Orsini, Oliverotto da Fermo, and Vitellozzo Vitelli was defeated. He was executed for treason.